Tag: FINA President
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Olympic Summit gives full support
Lausanne, July 19, 2014: Olympic agenda 2020, Leading representatives of the Olympic Movement met in Lausanne today, with the Olympic Agenda 2020 process central to their discussions. Sports leaders heard updates on the proposals that have so far been generated on Olympic Agenda 2020, the strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement, which…
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Olympic Summit held at IOC Headquarters
Lausanne, Nov 03, 2013: Responding to an invitation from IOC President Thomas Bach, the senior representatives of the Olympic Movement’s key stakeholders met today at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne for the 2nd Olympic Movement Coordination Meeting. The meeting formed part of the on-going open dialogue and consultations that the IOC is looking to increase…
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FINA and OC praise successful edition in Barcelona
Barcelona – Spain, August 04, 2013: The eighth and last day of the swimming competitions at the 15th FINA World Championships was marked by the variety of nations getting gold in the eight finals in the programme. Only one country – France – clinched two gold medals, thanks to the performance of Camille Lacourt in…
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2nd FINA World Aquatics Convention in Moscow
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 19, 2012: FINA President, Dr. Julio C. Maglione, will have the pleasure to welcome the Aquatics community for the 2nd FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place from October 29 to November 1, 2012 in Moscow (RUS). The event’s main theme “Aquatics for All: Developing and Performing for Excellence” will bring together…
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USA end on a high note, Phelps retires
London – GBR, August 04, 2012: With two more victories in the eighth and final session of swimming at these 2012 Olympic Games, the team of USA completed in the best possible way its supremacy in the Aquatics Centre, accumulating a total of 30 medals, including 16 gold (exactly the half of the titles at…